2 KINGS 3:16 2 Kings 3
16 and he said, “This is what the Lord says: I will fill this valley with pools of water.
17 For this is what the Lord says: You will see neither wind nor rain, yet this valley will be filled with water, and you, your cattle and your other animals will drink.
18 This is an easy thing in the eyes of the Lord; he will also deliver Moab into your hands.
19 You will overthrow every fortified city and every major town. You will cut down every good tree, stop up all the springs, and ruin every good field with stones.”
20 The next morning, about the time for offering the sacrifice, there it was—water flowing from the direction of Edom! And the land was filled with water.
Dig a ditch so God can fill it!
That is a clear lesson from this passage.
Our God specializes in FILLING things which are EMPTY.
Small Groups and or Bible studies are so important friends because we empty ourselves of the cares of this world, and make room for God to fill us!
Your personal devotions are times when you are "digging a ditch" for God to fill. Like digging ditches, bible study, prayer or ministry can be hard work and for some new territory. As you dig, the ditch looks empty. By faith and obedience God will eventually fill your ditch with the water you need for your circumstance!
Your personal devotions are times when you are "digging a ditch" for God to fill. Like digging ditches, bible study, prayer or ministry can be hard work and for some new territory. As you dig, the ditch looks empty. By faith and obedience God will eventually fill your ditch with the water you need for your circumstance!
We empty ourselves of the flesh and then the Spirit comes to life like a rushing river, filling the valley of our souls! And God gets all the glory when He uses emptiness to fulfill His will in overflowing ways!
Are you in a crisis that has left you dry? Are you facing any battles? Are you thirsty for JUST more!
Then Get digging friends we must prepare for God to bless!
Are you in a crisis that has left you dry? Are you facing any battles? Are you thirsty for JUST more!
Then Get digging friends we must prepare for God to bless!
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Lesson from the word:
Lesson from the word:
After seeking a word from the Lord, Elisha commanded that ditches be dug in the dry valley in preparation for the miracle that God would give.
Early the next morning water poured in from the east and the ditches were all filled to overflowing.
What can be learned from this miracle?
First, sometimes God requires us to make preparation for receiving a miracle/blessing.
Second, making preparation may not be easy. Bible study can take time.They had to dig ditches in a bone-dry valley.
Third, God may ask you to do some thing that you consider beneath your ability. Elite fighting men were asked to become common ditch diggers.
Finally, as in many other miracles, the miracle was limited to the depth of the preparation.
The water filled every ditch that had been dug. God is not limited by us, but there are times that He will go no further than we are willing to go.
*What small thing is God asking of you in preparation for him to fill?
* Does it seem too hard?
*Have you thought it beneath your status to do as He has asked?
*Have you stopped digging too soon?
*Listen! Is that the sound of rushing water?
Pick up your shovel and dig your ditch.
Joy comes in the morning along with the victory!
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